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Which Mongol leader was defeated by Alauddin Khilji's forces at the Battle of Kili in 1299?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Qutlugh Khwaja
  2. Targhi
  3. Ali Beg
  4. Tarmashirin

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Qutlugh Khwaja

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Qutlugh Khwaja šŸ“š Explanation: The Battle of Kili was a major confrontation fought in 1299 CE near Delhi. The Chagatai Khanate Mongols, led by Qutlugh Khwaja, invaded India with the explicit intent of conquering the Delhi Sultanate. Alauddin Khilji's army successfully repelled the massive invasion, primarily due to the heroic but fatal charge by his general Zafar Khan.